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What's your reasoning for UGA being so low? Edit: And how about you, SCM?

New QB with very little experience throwing to a weak WR core. Sure Gurley is nice, but you can't rely on him for everything. They are now a 3-4, but their d-line is undersized plus they have a relatively green secondary. This means the LBs will have their hands overly full making it hard for them to stop the run effectively. This will prove problematic given their schedule. They play us at home and Mizzou at home. I don't see them winning either and definitely not both. Then they have Auburn who will run all day on them. I also wouldn't be shocked if Tennessee gives them issues.

New QB with very little experience throwing to a weak WR core. Sure Gurley is nice, but you can't rely on him for everything. They are now a 3-4, but their d-line is undersized plus they have a relatively green secondary. This means the LBs will have their hands overly full making it hard for them to stop the run effectively. This will prove problematic given their schedule. They play us at home and Mizzou at home. I don't see them winning either and definitely not both. Then they have Auburn who will run all day on them. I also wouldn't be shocked if Tennessee gives them issues.

They have 2 NFL WR's right now. Conley is as good as anyone in the SEC. If Mitchell comes back and he probably will soon, they have 3 NFL WRs.

And they don't have to rely on just Gurley. They are 5 deep at RB, all very good backs.

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They have 2 NFL WR's right now. Conley is as good as anyone in the SEC. If Mitchell comes back and he probably will soon, they have 3 NFL WRs.

And they don't have to rely on just Gurley. They are 5 deep at RB, all very good backs.

LOL, UGA always says they have NFL WRs and people always say they do too without any real justification. First off, let's look at their current receiving core.

Malcolm Mitchell: Tore his ACL in the first game last season. He's trying to come back from one of the most debilitating injuries for a WR. It literally hampers everything, your explosion off the line to get a good release, your ability to cut for good routes, as well as your ability to jump to catch passes. He's also likely tried to come back too soon as evidenced by the fact he hurt the SAME KNEE in no contact drills while running routes. Even if he manages to stay healthy, it's very unlikely he's the same guy this early in the recovery process. His stats are decent for his first two years, but hardly anything incredible when you consider who was throwing to him.

Chris Conley: He looks good on paper, but he lacks explosiveness. He's a big target and that's about it. He put up good stats last year, but who else were they going to throw to?

Now let's look at their draft history as far as outgoing talent. We all know AJ Green is the shit. He also went a much deserved 4 overall however, after we look past him, they put out dud after dud after dud yet people say they put out good WRs. We have put out far more WR talent than UGA as of late.

Was a QB coming out, so he wasn't even a WR. He definitely earns my respect.

As you can see, UGA puts out shite for WRs despite people thinking they will be something. Hence my skeptical attitude and doubt for their core. Plus the QB elevates the WR. I don't see Mason elevating that group.

Their backs are good, but can the back block for himself and throw passes to make sure the defense can't cheat up and hone in on them without paying? No.

New QB with very little experience throwing to a weak WR core. Sure Gurley is nice, but you can't rely on him for everything. They are now a 3-4, but their d-line is undersized plus they have a relatively green secondary. This means the LBs will have their hands overly full making it hard for them to stop the run effectively. This will prove problematic given their schedule. They play us at home and Mizzou at home. I don't see them winning either and definitely not both. Then they have Auburn who will run all day on them. I also wouldn't be shocked if Tennessee gives them issues.

where do you think your team is going with no Erin Murray? Although I agree that guy that said Tenn would give you issues was out of his tree

I think unless we have another year where the entire offense gets hurt that we are going to contend for the east and maybe the conference. I don't think that's being out of line being that most all the talking heads are mixed on the predictions for the east between SC and UGA.

I don't think Mason is going to be the dud that opposing fan bases are saying(hoping) he will be. the kid has talent, as indicated by crushing every high school passing record in the state of GA. he had 2 starts last year at seasons end and threw for 300 yards or better in both despite not having his best receivers and playing in the rain vs Nebraska.

I think he will be just fine. he has a very nice supporting cast around him.